Located in The West Village, the 3,500 sq ft restaurant will offer 76 covers. Inside, it will feature the brand’s signature open kitchen and a custom-made Italian pizza oven.
The opening follows Forbici’s London debut on Tooley Street, London Bridge, last month and marks the brand’s second location in a major shopping centre, following the opening at the Trafford Centre in Manchester in August this year.
Forbici’s pizzas are made with a slow-fermented Biga dough. The brand takes its name from the Italian word for ‘scissors’, with its pizzas cut into four pieces using scissors.
The menu will include speciality, guest and white-base pizzas. Options include the provola e pepe, made with San Marzano tomato, smoked provola, black pepper and fresh basil; and the porcini e tartufo, featuring Fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, Italian truffle sauce and chives. Festive specials will also be available.
The restaurant will offer dine-in, takeaway, click and collect, and delivery through Uber Eats.
First launched on Cross Street in Manchester in 2025, the brand has since opened sites in Sheffield, London and the Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester.
“Following our London debut in October, we’re excited to bring Forbici to Bluewater as we continue to grow beyond our Northern roots,” says Andrew Garton, CEO of Individual Restaurants.
“We’ve always wanted to make exceptional Neapolitan pizza more accessible without compromising on the craft and quality that make it special.
“Bluewater is a fantastic destination, and we can’t wait to introduce visitors to our award-winning pizza, whether they’re stopping for a bite between shops or joining us for a relaxed meal with friends and family.”
Individual Restaurants also operates Piccolino, Restaurant Bar & Grill and Riva Blu.